The GIST: We’re only halfway through the second round of men’s tourney action and we’ve already seen major upsets, busted brackets...and a COVID-19-related no-contest declaration. Madness managed.

The GIST: What can we say? It’s mid-March, and we’ve got basketball on the brain. The Sky have been making some off-season moves, and the men’s Battle of Illinois was a smackdown so intense, it could have come from Candace Parker.

The GIST: The Bruins are on pause ’til Wednesday due to COVID-19 protocols, but there’s plenty of news (including wild rumors) to keep us busy here in the Hub.

The GIST: Gender disparity? In the NCAA women’s and men’s Div I basketball tournaments? In this economy?

This week in March Madness.

The GIST: While March Madness has delivered many heartbreaking upsets, we’re banking on that not being the case for the Gonzaga men and women. Bring home the W’s.

This Week in DC March Madness.

After a couple days of men’s March Madness action, it’s time for the main event — the NCAA women’s Division I basketball tournament. Haven’t filled out your bracket yet? No worries, we’re here to help. Today’s Sunday Scroll is a deep dive into the tournament’s four regions, so give it a read and then make your picks before noon ET.

The GIST: We’re jealous of all you lucky ducks who were greeted by our fave power couple Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe at the Lumen Field mass vaccination site yesterday. Hey Sue, Megan, while you’re there...care to help the Seahawks make roster decisions?

The GIST: We’re on a roll after the WTF moment we shared on Monday, so here’s another soccer-themed one to keep you fired up. As if you needed another reason.

The GIST: The Washington Football Team (WFT) kicked off NFL free agency, Capital Alex Ovechkin hit another milestone and well, the less said about the Wizards, the better.

The GIST: On today’s docket? Injury updates, blow-out games, and international intrigue. Yep, sounds like just another week in New York sports.